Corporate Corporate Flying, a Great Alternative
While most people who are looking at earning a Pilot Salary tend to believe only in an airline career it is important to think about other available options. With the aviation industry offering multiple different career trails from general aviation to regional airlines, flying cargocargo or flight instruction, if you are suited to it, a great choice is corporate or business aviation.
In the past company aviation was seen as a stepping stone for pilots to develop experience in order to qualify for an interview with the large airlines. However it now offers pilots a lifetime career if they so choose. The general Aviation manufactures association said that in 2007 aircraft sales that weren’t sold to the airline industry recorded sales of 21 Bn. dollars.
So why has the corporate industry seen such a growth spurt over the last couple of years? Essentially it all returns to the original reason the market place evolved in the 1st place; convenience! For anyone one who fly’s from any of the major airports not just in North America but around the globe you’ll understand. The lengthy delays that are caused by many elements including an outdated air traffic system can see aircraft delayed for hours. Having the ability to operate from smaller airfields is an important advantage.
So what are the benefits of corporate flying?
– It is now realistic to bring in a 6 figure salary.
– realistically only fly 500 hours a year.
– You have the potential to fly high performance planes with the most recent technology.
– You will get to fly to some exotic and interesting destinations.
A friend of mine who has flown business aviation for his whole career often boasted the company owner would let the two pilots take the airplane to a destination of their own choice while overseas and the plane was not needed. Quite a lurk.
Steve Brennan is a current Airline Captain who fly’s a Boeing 767 on International Operations. He believes that earning a Pilot Salary and doing what you love most is the best mixture. To learn how you can do this check out his blog Pilot Salary.co.